Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia, meaning “the land of beautiful horses” is a magical place located in Central Anatolia in Turkey. Known for its unique moon-like landscape, houses carved in rock, whimsical fairy chimneys and magical sunrise hot air balloon rides, it’s a must see place if you ever come to Turkey.

Sculpted by millions of years of erosion, the magical volcanic landscapes of Cappadocia had always been top on my list of “things I had to see” while living in Turkey. We finally visited last year for Valentine’s Day and since then we have been back 4 times (with a 5th visit coming up!) as we love the unique area so much!

I’m not a morning person but in Cappadocia i’m always up at the crack of dawn because the tranquil mornings as the sun is slowly rising and all you can hear is the sound of the birds waking and the burner coming from the distant balloons floating around the sky is something pretty special.

When to visit Cappadocia My ideal time to visit is in the Winter because I absolutely love Cappadocia when it’s covered in snow – The landscape looks even more magical than usual. Summer is a bit too hot for me with the temperature well into the 40’s. Spring is pleasant with temperatures cooler and less busy.

What to tryTesti kebab, a delicious Anatolian speciality prepared in a clay pot. The contents cook slowly in their own juices. After hours of cooking, the clay pot is then smashed open revealing the most delicious casserole.Manti, Turkish style ravioli and the most famous Turkish manti is from the Kayseri region which you can also find in Cappadocia.

Wow! This is hands down my new place to visit now! I have heard so much of the caves and underground city. Definitely need to go up on the balloons! Your pictures are amazing as always! Totally bucketlist right here!
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